Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
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7.
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(a)
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.
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3.00 hours
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(b)
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Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?
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N
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(c)
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If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream.
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N
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If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.
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View Statement of Explanation
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8.
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(a)
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State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream.
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0.00 hours
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(b)
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State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671.
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0.00 hours
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9.
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(a)
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Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?
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Y
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(b)
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Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
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TV Guide, TV Data, DecisionMark Inc., Titan TV, Wichita Eagle, Cox Communications Wichita, KS,
Video Viewing Guide Inc., FYI Television, Macrovision, Cable One, KS, Tribune Media Co. Inc.
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10.
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Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
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Title of Digital Core Program #1
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Origin
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Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturdays 9:00a - 9:30am CT
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to-face with the best
of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series that will engage viewers 13-16, as well as the
whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world.
Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different "top ten" each week in a variety of
categories. What are the top "fastest animals in Africa," "tallest insects,""biggest
eaters,""smartest birds,"... Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals
the categories, he gives further insights and interesting facts about the animals allowing
viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the
facinating animal kingdom in Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown.
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Title of Digital Core Program #2
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Origin
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Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturdays 9:30a - 10:00a CT
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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The half-hour weekly series, Ocean Mysteries, offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic
understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land
animals, and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced
for ages 13 - 16 and beyond, by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and
triumphs that human do. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in
the "family dynamics" of the mingling species, viewers will get to know and care about these
heroes, and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans.
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Title of Digital Core Program #3
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Origin
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Born to Explore
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturdays 10:00a - 10:30a CT
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Developed and produced for 13- 16 year olds, the world's cultures and its geographical wonders
come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on
a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for
the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and manmade treasures. In Born to Explore, Richard Wiese takes the role of the ultimate Social
Studies teacher to a new level, brining the viewing audience to the places and people of our
world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live a
the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travels the world
without leaving their homes.
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Title of Digital Core Program #4
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Origin
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Everyday Health
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturdays 10:30a - 11:00a CT
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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In this weekly half-hour series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-
16, our hosts scan the country finding those who 'pay it forward' to promote health and
wellness. The remarkable people that viewers meet are referred to as 'agents of change,'
special individuals who are making big changes in people's lives, one small step at a time.
Everyday Health is a series that uniquely raises awareness to help fight obesity, raise selfesteem,
establish physical fitness habits and prevent negative health choices. An inspirational
program about people who confront challenges by taking control, Everyday Health, through
captivating storytelling, reports on amazing teens and other selfless Americans who are 'paying
it forward, 'with good will and new ideas that will inspire other teens to take action.
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Title of Digital Core Program #5
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Origin
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Food for Thought
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturdays 11:00a - 11:30a CT
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas is the 22 year old host who opens
viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought. Each
weekly-half hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food
as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures.
Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year old viewers by showing her passion for her family,
life, and healthy living by sharing stories in the kitchen. Creative inspiration can come from
any place at any time - sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, or even from bloggers
needing her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new
tastes and places to explore. Based on her unique perspective gathered throughout each episode,
Claire will teach the audience how to prepare the "inspired" dish while promoting a healthy
attitude towards food and life.
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Title of Digital Core Program #6
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Origin
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Culture Click
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturdays 11:30a - 12p CT
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Culture Click is a weekly half-hour series that explores the genesis of - and reasons behindcultural
events that permeate our everyday lives. Developed and produced for viewers aged 13-
16, host Nzinga Blake opens each episode from her virtual reality set with a list of what's
trending on search engines that week. These topics will serve as a jumping-off point for a deep
dive into the culture viewers 13-16 will embrace. Each week Nzinga will analyze and answer the
questions that shape our society - using the power and speed of the internet and user-generated
questions and content. Experts in pop culture will join her to add insight and historical
perspective. And most importantly, viewers will come away with a week's work of "aha" moments
to share with their friends and family. Six degrees of separation takes on a whole new meaning,
and there's no limit to what viewers will learn when they experience Culture Click.
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11.
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(a)
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Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward
meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming
aired on other than the main program stream) did not consist of program episodes
that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main
program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams?
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Y
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(b)
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If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of
repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved
were aired.
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(None Required)
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
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14.
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Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming.
Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
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Title of Planned Core Program #1
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Origin
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Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays 9:00 - 9:30a CT
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to-face with the best
of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series that will engage viewers 13-16, as well as the
whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world.
Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different "top ten" each week in a variety of
categories. What are the top "fastest animals in Africa," "tallest insects,""biggest
eaters,""smartest birds,"... Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals
the categories, he gives further insights and interesting facts about the animals allowing
viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the
facinating animal kingdom in Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown.
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Title of Planned Core Program #2
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Origin
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Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays 9:30 - 10:00am CT
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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The half-hour weekly series, Ocean Mysteries, offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic
understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land
animals, and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced
for ages 13 - 16 and beyond, by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and
triumphs that human do. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in
the "family dynamics" of the mingling species, viewers will get to know and care about these
heroes, and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans.
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Title of Planned Core Program #3
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Origin
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Born to Explore
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays 10:00 - 10:30am CT
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Developed and produced for 13- 16 year olds, the world's cultures and its geographical wonders
come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on
a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for
the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and
manmade treasures. In Born to Explore, Richard Wiese takes the role of the ultimate Social
Studies teacher to a new level, brining the viewing audience to the places and people of our
world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live a
the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travels the world
without leaving their homes.
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Title of Planned Core Program #4
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Origin
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Sea Rescue
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays 10:30 - 11:00a CT
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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The half-hour weekly series, Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and - in many instances - release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species.
Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet.
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Title of Planned Core Program #5
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Origin
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Everyday Health
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays 11:00 - 11:30am CT
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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In this weekly half-hour series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-
16, our hosts scan the country finding those who 'pay it forward' to promote health and
wellness. The remarkable people that viewers meet are referred to as 'agents of change,'
special individuals who are making big changes in people's lives, one small step at a time.
Everyday Health is a series that uniquely raises awareness to help fight obesity, raise selfesteem,
establish physical fitness habits and prevent negative health choices. An inspirational
program about people who confront challenges by taking control, Everyday Health, through captivating storytelling, reports on amazing teens and other selfless Americans who are 'paying
it forward, 'with good will and new ideas that will inspire other teens to take action.
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Title of Planned Core Program #6
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Origin
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Food for Thought with Claire Thomas
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays 11:30 - 12:00pm CT
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13
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas is the 22 year old host who opens
viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought. Each
weekly-half hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food
as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures.
Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year old viewers by showing her passion for her family,
life, and healthy living by sharing stories in the kitchen. Creative inspiration can come from
any place at any time - sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, or even from bloggers
needing her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new
tastes and places to explore. Based on her unique perspective gathered throughout each episode,
Claire will teach the audience how to prepare the "inspired" dish while promoting a healthy
attitude towards food and life.
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15.
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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)?
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Y
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16.
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Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
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Name
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Telephone Number
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Patrick Myers
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316 946-1328
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Address
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E-mail Address
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1500 N. West Street
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Patrick.Myers@kake.com
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City
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State
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ZIP Code
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Wichita
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KS
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67203
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17.
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Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
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WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).
I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
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Name of Licensee
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Signature
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Gray Television Group, Inc.
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Date
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04/03/2012
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